If you liked Captain Phillips…

These picks come from archytele's own similarity graph: shared themes and keywords, creators, cast, era, original language and audience rating. Each card says why it made the list.

★ 7.6 Film

Blood Diamond

2006

Both explore africa and fisherman; shared action / drama DNA

★ 6.1 Film

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

2014

Both explore terrorism; shared action / drama DNA

★ 7.1 Film

United 93

2006

Same creator (Paul Greengrass); both explore hijacking and based on true story

★ 7.0 Film

The Lost Bus

2025

Same creator (Paul Greengrass); both explore based on true story

★ 6.8 Film

The Bluff

2026

Both explore pirate; shared action / drama DNA

★ 6.4 Film

The Sum of All Fears

2002

Both explore terrorism; shared action / drama DNA

★ 7.8 Film

The Dark Knight Rises

2012

Both explore terrorism; shared action / drama DNA

★ 6.1 Film

Snitch

2013

Both explore based on true story; shared action / drama DNA

★ 7.5 Film

Emergency Declaration

2022

Both explore hijacking and terrorism; shared action / drama DNA

★ 7.2 Film

Bridge of Spies

2015

Both explore based on true story; shared drama / thriller DNA

★ 6.6 Film

Body of Lies

2008

Both explore terrorism; shared action / drama DNA

★ 7.7 Film

Rush

2013

Both explore based on true story; shared action / drama DNA